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PLENARY SESSION II
(Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report) (Photos) |
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Improving commodity supply chains for greater regional and global food security
As the purchasing power of developing countries grows, the demand for protein-rich food increases, intensifying food security issues. The worldwide system of food production is challenged by a number of other factors: one billion people in the world today do not get sufficient nutrition while another two billion eat food of poor quality; food production is in some countries is not sustainable and may eventually undermine agricultural productivity; and the impact of climate change is increasing.
This plenary will examine current trends in food commodity production and trade, how better implementation of regional trade agreements, trade facilitation and agricultural policy can enhance trade and lower cost while improving the commodity supply chain and competitiveness. |
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H.E. Ms. Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment and
Consumer Affairs, St. Lucia (Video)
Mr. Harry Hanawi, Vice Chairman, Permanent Committee on Food Security, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Video)
Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, Deputy Director-General, WTO (Video)
Mr. Gavin Gibson, Executive Vice President and acting Executive Director, International Pulse Trades and Industries Confederation (CICILS IPTIC), Australia (Video)
Mr. Chandra Hartono Jokowidjaja, Marketing Director, Ponglarp Co.Ltd., Thailand (Video) |
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Mr. Dalton Tanonaka, Anchor, Metro TV, Indonesia (Video) |
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Questions (Video) Comments (Video)
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| 10:30 – 11:00 |
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Break and networking |
| 11:00 – 12:30 |
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Parallel sessions on Commodities |
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PARALLEL SESSION I
(Venue: Java Room, Level 1) (Session Report) (Photos)
Innovations Along the Supply Chain: Can smallholder producers ever succeed in export supply chains?
Smallholder producers form the backbone of agri-food supplies but inconsistent supply and high levels of waste are major problems. Which innovative approaches, communications and adapted traditional technologies can provide producer communities with direct linkages to exporters, markets and support services and be used to coordinate harvest and delivery? |
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Mr. Adhi Lukman, Chairman, Indonesian Food and Beverages Association "Presentation (pdf)"
Dr. Mohammad Razzaque, Economic Adviser, Commonwealth Secretariat, UK "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Alioune Sarr, General Director, ASEPEX Senegal "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Gulam Patel, Chairman, Nyiombo Investments Ltd., Zambia (Speech) |
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Mr. Rob Skidmore, Chief, Sector Competitiveness, Division of Market Development, ITC "Presentation (pdf)" |
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Ensuring Competitiveness Through Targeted Support Services for the Private Sector
Small- and medium-sized enterprises from developing countries are often at a disadvantage in accessing business skills, information and trade support services for international trade. Support institutions work to fill these gaps by providing business capability, trade promotion and trade development support. How can local institutions be strengthened to better serve exporters, and which innovative services can be used as benchmark? |
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Mr. Achmad Baiquni, Director of Finance, Bank BRI, Indonesia (Video)
Mr. Mahmoodun Nabi Chowdhury, Head of Corporate Banking, BRAC Bank, Bangladesh (Video)
Mr. César Freund, International Cooperation Manager, PROMPERU, Peru (Video) |
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Ms. Aicha Pouye, Director, Division of Business and Institutional Support, ITC "Presentation (pdf)" |
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Mr. José Prunello, Senior Adviser, TPO Assessment and Benchmarking Programme, ITC |
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Discussion (Video)
Questions and Answers (Video 1) (Video 2)
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PARALLEL SESSION III
(Venue: Maluku Room, Level 1) (Session Report) (Photos)
Organizing the Commodities Markets: The role of large corporations, large commodity traders and commodity exchanges
Major retailers, processors and traders are increasingly taking a proactive role in working with producers to structure supply chains and provide services to ensure predictable supply, increase efficiency and reduce waste. Commodity exchanges and their members also play a role in structuring processes for storage, financing, logistics and payment to make trade more efficient, often to the benefit of small producers. This session will explore how far this role extends for selected commodities and the implications for all actors in the value chain. |
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Mr. Megain Widjaja, Chief Executive Officer of Indonesian Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (ICDX) "Presentation (pdf)"
Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin, Founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
Mr. Derom Bangun, Vice Chairman, Indonesian Palm Oil Board (IPOB) "Presentation (pdf)" |
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Ms. Destry Damayanti, Chief Economist, PT. Bank Mandiri, Indonesia |
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Mr. Anders Aeroe, Director, Division of Market Development, ITC |
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| 12:30 – 14:00 |
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Lunch
(Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1) |
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PLENARY SESSION III
(Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report) (Photos) |
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Growing Value: Meeting the demands of new consumer markets while strengthening local value addition
As the middle-income classes expand in the new growth markets, the need for higher-value products and services also expands. This is leading to new opportunities for developing countries to move up the value chain, as well as for employment creation in sectors other than commodities, including in services and in environmental niche markets.
The market for environmental goods and services for instance is estimated to be worth over USD600 billion. Developing countries have a small, but growing slice of this market. This market growth has been driven by consumer demand for products and services that minimize their impact on the environment and are safe. Barriers to the green economy markets, including difficulties in meeting standards and in accessing information, however, have to be addressed.
This panel will examine the emerging consumers and how their demand for goods and services can be better met. Large corporations which are enhancing local value addition as part of their local sourcing practice are important partners for developing countries in this endeavour. Panellists will also discuss what conditions need to be in place to be successful in attracting jobs in intermediate goods and services and how the market for inclusive and sustainably produced goods and services can be expanded. |
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H.E. Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia (Video)
H.E. Mr. Tim Groser, Minister of Trade, Minister for Climate Change Issues, and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand (Video)
H.E. Dr. Mohamad Chatib Basri, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia (Video)
Ms. Zuhal Mansfield, Chairperson, TMG Mining and Manufacturing Ltd Sti and President, Turkish-Egyptian Business Council, Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), Turkey "Presentation (pdf)" (Video)
Mr. Douglas Comrie, Managing Director, B&M Analysts, and Chief Facilitator of the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC), South Africa (Video)
Mr. Suryo Suwignjo, President Director, IBM Indonesia (Video) |
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Dr. James Zhan, Director, Investment and Enterprise Division, UNCTAD (Video) |
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| 15:30–16:00 |
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Break and networking |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 |
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Parallel sessions on local value addition |
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PARALLEL SESSION I (Venue: Java Room, Level 1) (Session Report) (Photos)
LDCs: Integrating SMEs into global value chains
LDCs, particular non-Asian LDCs, are still largely dependent on trade in commodities. To remain competitive in the long-term however, they need to differentiate and move up the value chain. How are LDCs reforming the business environment in order to become more attractive for investors to integrate local suppliers into global value chains? How can new linkages between local suppliers and international companies be developed and sustained? |
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H.E. Mr. Fonotoe Nuafesili Pierre Lauofo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Trade Negotiations, Samoa
Mr. Siaosavath Savengsuksa, Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao P.D.R. "Presentation (pdf)"
Ms. Melanie Dharmosetio, Vice President, PT Lion Super Indo, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" |
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Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief, Business and Trade Policy, ITC |
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PARALLEL SESSION II
(Venue: Ballroom C, Level 2) (Session Report) (Photos)
How to Promote Services Sector Exports and Innovation
Services represent more than 50% of GDP, even in the poorest countries. Services trade grows faster than trade in goods, creates more jobs and drives economic competitiveness overall. Promoting services is, however, complex and requires a change in mind-set for trade support institutions and exporters, starting with the need to constantly innovate. Taking examples from tourism, IT enabled services, transportation and other areas, this session showcases how trade support institutions can help companies innovate and succeed in global markets. |
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Mr. Prijastono Purwanto, Vice President, Service Planning and Development, Garuda, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, Chairman and Chief Executive, Sri Lanka Export Development Board "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. David Gomez, Export Manager, Caribbean Export, Barbados "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Imtiaz Ilahi, Managing Director, Graphicpeople, Bangladesh "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Shintaro Hamanaka, Economist, Office of Region Economic Integration, Asian Development Bank "Presentation (pdf)" (Video) |
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Ms. Desi Anwar, News presenter, Metro TV, Indonesia |
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Mr.Rob Skidmore, Chief, Sector Competitiveness, Division of Market Development, ITC |
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Questions and Answers (Video) |
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PARALLEL SESSION III
(Venue: Maluku Room, Level 1) (Session Report) (Photos)
Increasing Women Business Owners’ Share of Corporate and Government Procurement to Meet Development Objectives
Women entrepreneurs are a growing economic force: over 34% of firms worldwide have female participation in ownership. Yet companies owned by women are not fully accessing opportunities to leverage corporate and government procurement. The panel will discuss targeting sourcing from women business owners, particularly, why this is important, how it can be achieved and some lessons learnt from the private and public sectors. |
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H.E. Ms. Miata Beysolow, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Liberia "Speech (pdf)"
Ms. Monique Ward, Asia Pacific Director of Procurement, Accenture, Australia
Ms. Pacita Juan, President, Philippine Coffee Board "Presentation (pdf)"
Mr. Nicholas Niggli, Counsellor and Deputy Head of the WTO Division, Permanent Mission of
Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA
Ms. Dewi Novirianti, Consultant, Millenium Challenge Corporation Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)"
Ms. Putri Kuswisnu Wardani, President Director, Mustika Ratu, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" |
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Ms. Meg Jones, Senior Programme Officer, Women and Trade, ITC |
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Buffet Dinner
(Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1) |
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